LA singer gets 7-year prison term for bank scam

LOS ANGELES 
The frontman for a fledgling Los Angeles rock band has been sentenced to seven years in prison for bilking more than $11 million from banks by submitting false documents to obtain loans.

Federal prosecutors said 30-year-old Robert Mawhinney was sentenced Monday in federal court. He pleaded guilty in April to five counts, including money laundering.

Mawhinney was the lead singer for Lights Over Paris and authorities say he gave the appearance the band was successful. He enlisted rapper The Game for one of his videos, traveled around the world and had a customized tour bus emblazoned with the group's name on its side.

Mawhinney received more than $11 million in loans from four banks. Prosecutors say he gave lenders fake documents that claimed he was a multi-millionaire.